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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,614.14, 45,015.58 and 18,475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,614.14, 45,015.58 and 18,475.32 is: 25,500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,614.14 : 45,015.58 = 18,475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,614.14/45,015.58 = 18,475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,614.14x = 45,015.58 × 18,475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,614.14x = 831,677,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,677,245.49/32,614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,500.51

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